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What If The Spark Doesn’t Come Back?
My kids are getting older. What happens to my sex life when they finally fly the nest?
That 'Bad Kid' You're Judging Could Very Well Be Autistic
Autistic doesn’t mean unaware. Nonspeaking doesn’t mean unknowing.
6 Green Flags To Look For In Your Kid’s Friendships
It doesn’t have to be drama-filled! Here’s how to spot the friends that are actually good for your kid.
Moms, Start Taking Yourself On Solo Movie Dates
It’s the best thing I’ve done for myself lately, TBH.
The Wheel Of Feels
Scary Mommy Originals
What Mommy Wants
37 Amazon Finds Scary Mommy Editors Are Obsessed With In March
Prepare to say, “Why didn’t I buy this sooner?!”
This Is Why Your Teen Always Wants To Talk At Bedtime
Just when you’re ready to sleep... they’re ready to yap.
What The Scary Mommy Editors Are Putting In Their Kids’ Easter Baskets
Besides jelly beans and sidewalk chalk.
The 23 Most Anticipated New Books This Spring, According To Goodreads Members
Pssst! Some of your favorite authors are in here...
Trending
Here’s Your Running List Of Every Show That’s Been Renewed & Canceled In 2026
We’ve lost some good ones...
Do You Spend More Time With Your Kids Than Your Parents Did With You?
A Redditor Asked For People's Favorite “Underground” Websites & The Results Are So Helpful
Criminal Minds: Evolution Returns Soon, & It’s Bringing One Of Our Heated Rivalry Boyfriends Along
CONFESS
My sister is a real life Karen and it hurts
I’m tired of being the person whom everyone vents to...
Love period week, no expectations at bedtime
Lazy. Tired. Over It.
I’m thinking of having an affair...
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Celebrity Interviews
Whitney Leavitt Is Doing It All, Authentically & Unapologetically Herself
Scary Mommy chatted with the Broadway babe, mom of two, and reality star to talk motherhood, marriage, and the dirty soda craze.
Ryan Gosling Says Project Hail Mary Is The Kind Of Movie He Wants His Kids To Grow Up With
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Do AI Chats Count As Cheating? You May Want To Talk To Your Partner About Bots
More than a quarter of Americans admit to having an intimate relationship with an AI chatbot, a new survey finds.
Of Course: Study Finds Men Who Want Tradwives Score High On “Hostile Sexism,” Not Chivalry
Wow. Shooketh. Brand! New! Information!
37 Phrases To De-Escalate An Argument, According To Real Therapists
It’s always better to take a beat. Here’s when, how, and what to say.
Avoiding Sex With My Husband Cost Us Our Marriage
And I wish I could do things over again differently.
Are You Raising “Parents' Bedroom Kids”? Here’s What That Actually Means
They don't want to be in the living room, and they don't want to be in their room — but they are all up in *my* bed.
Calls About Kratom To Poison Control Have Spiked 1,200% In The Past Decade
The numbers suggest this substance isn’t going anywhere. What do parents need to know?
Sesame Workshop Celebrates Autism Acceptance Month With Resources For *Every* Age
You're never too old (or too young) to learn how to be a kinder, more inclusive friend.
One Mom Is Letting Her Adult Kid Live With Her Rent-Free & The Internet Is Being Super Supportive
In this economy?
Original Videos
The Rise Of “Orgasmic Birth”: The Science Behind Pairing Labor Pain With Pleasure
If the idea makes you raise an eyebrow… you’re not alone. But here’s what the research actually says.
A New Mom Is Wondering How Long To Wait To Have Sex After Having Her Baby
Is six weeks *really* the right time?
Why A Growing Number Of Women Are Choosing Fertility Treatments & Pregnancy Abroad
Between rising maternal mortality rates, abortion restrictions, and staggering costs, some Americans are opting to leave the U.S. to have babies.
5 Things That Are Totally OK To Share With Your Doctor When You're Expecting
Take it from us, it’s not the time to hold back with your healthcare team.
11 Thoughtful Gifts For The Eco-Conscious Mom In Your Life
Because the best gift for a green mom is something she’ll love and feel good about using.
The Self-Care Industrial Complex Is Gaslighting Moms
I’m tired of being told I have to spend money I don’t have just to get some relief.
If You Want Your Kid To Have A '90s Summer, You Have To Be A '90s Summer Mom
And it’s a lot more work than letting them play Roblox all day. (But you can do it.)
The Mall Raised Us. I Wish My Kids Had The Same Rite Of Passage.
More than just a place to shop, the mall helped teach us independence and how to exist in the world.
Amazing Things To Do With Your Kids Around Laax, Switzerland, In Summer & Fall
Come frolic in the Swiss Alps with us!
Scary Mommy 2026 Readers' Choice Awards Best Personal Blender Brand
From the no-nonsense to the downright artful looking, here are some of our favorite personal blenders out there.
Scary Mommy 2026 Readers' Choice Awards Best Cookware Brand
As a parent, you spend a lot of time cooking. Chances are you have opinions on cookware.
